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Detroit Lions sign Devin White, former All-Pro linebacker

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 8:21 PM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Detroit Lions sign Devin White, former All-Pro linebacker

Summary

The Detroit Lions are signing linebacker Devin White, a former top-five pick in the NFL Draft, as reported on August 1, 2026. White was selected fifth overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2019 and has had a mixed career since, including a stint with the Las Vegas Raiders where he finished third in the NFL in tackles for the 2025 season. This signing comes shortly after the Lions added Troy Reeder to their linebacker group. White will compete for a reserve role on the team as the Lions prepare for training camp.

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Status Watch

•Devin White was drafted fifth overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2019.
•White finished third in the NFL with 174 tackles in 2025.
•The Lions signed Troy Reeder earlier in the week.
•Rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder suffered a leg injury during practice.
•White will compete for a reserve role alongside established linebackers.

Latest Updates

4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Devin White pushing for starting role with Lions after record-setting season with Raiders
8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions sign former All-Pro LB Devin White with Jimmy Rolder hurt
7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions signing former All-Pro veteran linebacker

What they're saying

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Devin White finished last season as the NFL's third-leading tackler. The 28-year-old White had a career-high 174 tackles — a franchise record — for the Las Vegas Raiders last season. A free agency after the season, he was still available until the Detroit Lions, in need of depth at linebacker, signed him to a one-year contract on Saturday.
— Yahoo Sportsby DANA GAURUDER

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Devin White joins Lions after career-high 174 tackles with Raiders in 2025. He won a Super Bowl with the Bucs after being No. 5 overall draft pick.
— Yahoo Sports